Perceptions are the product of our sense organs. They are different from opinions or judgements or beliefs. The latter are garnished by our emotions. Perceptions are less subjective than the others. The best example of perception is the description of the elephant by the six blind men. All were right. Though not complete. All the great philosophers or vedantins gave us different perceptions of God head and all are right.
Thanks for touching on the subtleties of Perception. As my late Mother's caregiver, I recall trying to perceive Life through her limited faculties. This made me more empathetic. When a mentor/teacher perceives a topic through the eyes of a neophyte, he usually becomes more gentle.
When it comes to self, the more one closes the gap between projection /perception creation and reality the more peaceful one will be. I always say to my friends who past the magical 60 milestone - welcome to the club where we don't give a damn of what others think anymore. What you see is what you get should be our mantra.
Perceptions are the product of our sense organs. They are different from opinions or judgements or beliefs. The latter are garnished by our emotions. Perceptions are less subjective than the others. The best example of perception is the description of the elephant by the six blind men. All were right. Though not complete. All the great philosophers or vedantins gave us different perceptions of God head and all are right.
Excellent observations Sir. Your comments fill the gaps in my post. Very grateful.
Thanks for touching on the subtleties of Perception. As my late Mother's caregiver, I recall trying to perceive Life through her limited faculties. This made me more empathetic. When a mentor/teacher perceives a topic through the eyes of a neophyte, he usually becomes more gentle.
When it comes to self, the more one closes the gap between projection /perception creation and reality the more peaceful one will be. I always say to my friends who past the magical 60 milestone - welcome to the club where we don't give a damn of what others think anymore. What you see is what you get should be our mantra.
Wah! Well said TK